Chevrolet sold a total of 187,063 Nomads in that model year. This is especially true of V8 examples, and if you start to examine production figures, the reason becomes glaringly apparent. If you wander out into today’s market, you will find no shortage of Tri-Five Nomads. This 1958 Nomad wagon is an interesting car. The original AM radio and clock are intact, and there’s no evidence of an aftermarket stereo or gauges. It appears that the interior is unmolested. For purists, I’ve saved the best until last. This need not be a drama because there are some excellent specialized paints available that would return the wheel to a factory-fresh state for a fraction of the cost of a replacement. The bright trim pieces appear faultless, and the only other flaw of note is some wear on the wheel. The headliner and dash are in a similar state. There are no rips or tears, and no significant wear. The seats are a different matter because they look pretty good. None of those pieces are likely to break the bank, and all are readily available.
This Nomad will need a new carpet set, door trims, armrests, and some trim items in the cargo area. The interior shots are lacking, but they paint a generally positive picture. Otherwise, it seems that the open road might be beckoning this Nomad and its new owner. We’re told that the 348 runs very well, although there is a small exhaust leak for the buyer to tackle. The odometer currently shows 40,000 miles, but it isn’t clear whether this reading is genuine. The owner believes that the wagon is numbers-matching, and he doubts that this V8 has ever been out of the engine bay.
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As a point of comparison, the same wagon equipped with a three-speed manual would cover the distance in 17.1 seconds. I admit that the Powerglide is likely to sap a bit of this classic’s performance potential, but it should still be capable of covering the ¼ mile in 17.9 seconds. That person also chose to equip the wagon with a two-speed Powerglide transmission and power steering. The original owner ordered the Nomad with the mighty 348ci V8 that pumped out 250hp. Setting this Chevy apart is what we find nestling contentedly under the hood. Beyond that, the exterior trim looks like it would present well if the buyer took to it with some polish, and I can’t spot any significant issues with the glass. It has spent most of the past sixty-three years in sunny California, which is a wonderful climate for preserving classic steel. It seems that it only recently found its way to its current location. There’s no point tempting fate, is there? The lack of rust may have something to do with this Nomad’s history. However, if I were to buy this wagon, I’d address the corrosion ASAP. The owner admits that the underside has some surface corrosion, but it appears that the dreaded tin worm hasn’t sunk its teeth into the wonderful Chevy steel. The panels look straight, but the big news is the vehicle’s lack of rust. There are no flaws or problems that would demand immediate attention, and the paint holds a respectable shine. Looking beyond that question, the wagon presents pretty well as a survivor.
I’m willing to be corrected if I’m wrong, but I suspect that a previous owner may have treated the Nomad to a color change at some point. I can spot a few spots on the car that reveal a lighter shade that I believe is Glen Green. The owner believes that the Tropic Turquoise paint that the vehicle wears is original, but I’m unconvinced. The second was purely for photographic purposes, and the car will roll to its new owner on the factory wheels and hubcaps. Some of you will have noticed that the wagon wears its original wheels and hubcaps in some shots and a set of Rally wheels in others. I once again need to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting this classic wagon for us.īefore we delve too deeply into this Nomad, there is one thing to note. Solid bidding has pushed the price to $7,100, although this figure remains short of the reserve. If you feel that you have the right answer, you will find the Nomad located in Mahopac, New York, and listed for sale here on eBay. That’s a tough call to make, and it makes me glad that the decision won’t be mine. However, there’s no doubt that a light cosmetic restoration would transform this already eye-catching classic into one that genuinely turns heads. Its overall condition would seem to be good enough for them to retain it as an original survivor. The person who buys this 1958 Chevrolet Nomad will face some with this classic.
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